2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER engine oil

Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi®ed below by name, part
number or speci®cation may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certi®ed for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol
of the proper viscosity. To determine
the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle's engine, see
Engine Oil on
page 5-11.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
žCoolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-22.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake ¯uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
žWasher Solvent or
equivalent.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No.
U.S. 12345347, in Canada
10953517, or equivalent DOT-3
brake ¯uid).
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 1052884, in Canada
993294, or equivalent).
Manual
TransmissionSynchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345349, in
Canada 10953465, or equivalent).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulit-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front and Rear
Axle (Standard
Differential)SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM
Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada
10950849, or equivalent).
Rear Axle
(Locking
Differential)Axle Lubricant; use only GM Part
No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada
10950849.
Do not add friction
modi®er.
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Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts....1-22
Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-27
Center Seat Positions, Child Restraints..............1-51
Chains, Tires..................................................5-62
Charging System Light....................................3-26
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-38
Checking Coolant............................................5-24
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-11
Checking Things Under the Hood....................... 5-8
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-58
Check...........................................................3-30
Engine Light...............................................3-30
Gages Warning Light...................................3-35
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-82
Child Restraints..............................................1-51
Center Seat Positions..................................1-51
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-38
Infants and Young Children...........................1-34
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-44
Older Children.............................................1-32
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-49
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-43Child Restraints (cont.)
Top Strap...................................................1-42
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-41
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-16
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-79
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-77
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-78
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-78
Cleaning Leather............................................5-77
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-42
Cleaning the Photocells...................................2-42
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-78
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and
Wiper Blades..............................................5-80
Cleaning Tires................................................5-81
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-77
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-78
Cleaning........................................................5-77
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-77
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-79
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-81
Weatherstrips..............................................5-79
Climate Control System...................................3-17
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-20
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-21
Column Shift Lever.........................................2-35
Compact Disc Messages.................3-47, 3-57, 3-68
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-75
Console Shift Lever.........................................2-36
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Driving On Grades..........................................4-62
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-19
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-38
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-32
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-32
Driving Uphill..................................................4-20
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-60
Driving..........................................................4-28
At Night.....................................................4-28
City...........................................................4-33
Defensive..................................................... 4-3
Drunken....................................................... 4-4
Environment................................................. 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-36
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-30
Winter........................................................4-38
E
Electrical System............................................5-84
Add-On Equipment......................................5-84
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-85
Headlamps.................................................5-84
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-85
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-85
Electronic Transfer Case..................................2-29
Emergency Release for Opening Tailgate...........2-15Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-32
Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-88
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-26
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-14
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-26
Engine..........................................................5-15
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-15
Battery.......................................................5-40
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-30
Compartment Overview................................5-10
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-29
Coolant......................................................5-22
Cooling System Inspection............................6-31
Exhaust.....................................................2-39
Fan Noise..................................................5-34
Oil .............................................................5-11
Overheating................................................5-25
Starting......................................................2-21
Entry Lighting.................................................3-14
Environmental Concerns..................................4-17
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-47
Exit Lighting...................................................3-14
Express Down Window....................................2-12
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-31
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-11
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F
Filter.............................................................5-15
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-15
Finding a PTY Station.....................3-44, 3-51, 3-61
Finding a Station....................3-39, 3-41, 3-49, 3-58
Finish Care....................................................5-79
Finish Damage...............................................5-81
Five-Speed....................................................2-27
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-70
Flash-to-Pass Feature....................................... 3-6
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-63
Flat Tire........................................................5-62
Fluid.............................................................5-17
Automatic Transmission................................5-17
Manual Transmission....................................5-20
Power Steering...........................................5-35
Windshield Washer......................................5-36
FM ...............................................................3-69
Fog Lamps....................................................3-13
Following Distance..........................................4-61
Four Door Models...........................1-27, 1-29, 1-51
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-28, 5-45
Front Axle......................................................5-46
Front Map Lamps...........................................3-14
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-14
Front Storage Area.........................................2-55
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-5
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5Fuel (cont.)
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-8
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-35
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-36
System Inspection.......................................6-31
Fuses...........................................................5-85
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-85
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-85
G
Gage............................................................3-35
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-35
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-29
Fuel..........................................................3-35
Oil Pressure...............................................3-33
Speedometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-27
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-44
Garment Hooks..............................................2-56
Gasoline......................................................... 5-4
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Ajar Light...............................................3-35
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-64
Making Turns.................................................4-61
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-30
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-4
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission Check.............................6-28
Manual Transmission.......................................2-21
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-27
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-61
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirrors..........................................................2-41
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-41
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-41
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-43
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-43
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-43
Outside Manual Mirror..................................2-42
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-42
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-92
O
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-24
Odometer......................................................3-24
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil ................................................................5-11
Engine.......................................................5-11
Pressure Gage............................................3-33
Older Children, Restraints................................1-32
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-15
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-20
Outside.........................................................2-43
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-43
Convex Mirror.............................................2-43
Heated Mirrors............................................2-43
Manual Mirror.............................................2-42
Power Mirrors.............................................2-42
Overhead Console..........................................2-48
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-21
Warnings......................................................... 3-3
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-3
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-4
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-79
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-27
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-58
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-56
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-13
What to Add..................................................5-38
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-15
What to Use..................5-23, 5-35, 5-36, 5-45, 5-47
Wheels and Tires............................................5-91
Wheels..........................................................5-60
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-60
Replacement...............................................5-60
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-12
When to Change Engine Oil.............................5-14
When to Check and Change Lubricant.......5-45, 5-46
When to Check and Change............................5-17
When to Check and What to Use.....................5-21
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-35
When to Check......................................5-20, 5-56
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter..............................................5-16When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill.........................................4-64
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-41
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-10
Window Lockout.............................................2-12
Windows.......................................................2-11
Power........................................................2-12
Rear Window..............................................2-13
Swing-Out Windows.....................................2-13
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-26
Windshield Washer.........................................5-36
Fluid..........................................................5-36
Windshield Wiper............................................5-52
Blade Replacement......................................5-52
Fuses........................................................5-85
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-6
Winter Driving................................................4-38
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-27
Y
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle............. 4-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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